Starting 100,000 years ago with a shell necklace, jewelry has been the symbol of personal style and status. The word “jewelry” comes from Latin “jocale”, which means plaything. Appealing to a wide section of society, jewelry signifies the fashion and style of its era and individuality of its owner, with […]
This week’s find is a witness to art history. Written by the founding father of Surrealism, French writer André Breton, this letter was addressed to writer Jean Carrive, one of the prominent members of the Surrealism movement. Writing on a page from the Surrealist Revolution journal, Breton expresses his eagerness awaiting […]
One of the most anticipated art events of the French capital, Art Élysées returns to Champs-Élysées for its 10th edition. Art Élysées – Art & Design Art Fair gathers about 75 galleries in its 3 iconic pavilions, exhibiting a broad range of modern art, contemporary art and 20th century design furniture. Taking […]
The famous annual Nordic Masters auction at Phillips is scheduled to take place on September 21. This year the auction, which bore witness to record sales year after year, focuses on lighting by Poul Henningsen and the collaboration between cabinetmaker and designer. Henningsen Lights: Without a doubt, the biggest highlight of the […]
Pablo Picasso is no doubt one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, transforming the course of art history. Picasso started to show his talent as a child prodigy and at the end of his life was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century. Picasso […]
Fashion is dynamic and changing rapidly, but some of the fashion industry’s most prominent brands have managed to create timeless design icons. Hermès scarves, Chanel bags or Louis Vuitton chests are icons that remain beyond any season collection. French auction house Tajan has an upcoming online auction of luxury vintage accessories […]
Fine jewellery and special collection watches on sale at Tajan upcoming auction on June 21-22. Paris will be thrilled from the 17th to the 29th of June 2016, when the Paris Precious Week will gather collectors and enthusiasts of fine jewellery and watches from all over the world. The French […]
Finally, it is summer. The sunny days and starry nights, balconies or gardens and a lot of summer events create many occasions for cocktails and drinks. Get inspired by our selection of trolleys, glassware and special drinks. Bruun Rasmussen is currently holding an auction that includes elegant trolleys to serve […]
Prime Swedish auction house Bukowskis is holding a highly comprehensive Classics sale on June 8-10. We gathered the highlights for you. The auction is very versatile. The categories are: On June 8: Oriental, Glass, Ceramics, Carpets and textiles; On June 9: Furniture, Miscellaneous & Decorative Arts, Art, International Art, Sculpture, Swedish old […]
Sold by Sotheby’s, this hammered brass and petrified wood table is designed by famous French sculptor and designer Philippe Hiquily in 2010. Philippe Hiquily (1925-2013) was born in Montmarte and studied at the elite art institutions of France such as the École des Beaux-Arts and École Supérieure des Beaux Arts, along with […]